. >> and michael, obviously an iran that is part of the family of nations, that is more moderate, as iran at least appears to be trying to push the country, it would not only be good for the united states, but would seemingly be good for israel. and yet ben netanyahu has been extremely vocal against the deal, has been the most -- shown the most opposition to it. in your oppose opinion, has he in a sense isolated himself on this? the eu is for the deal. you have complete agreement in the international community, except really for israel and saudi arabia. isn't netanyahu isolated himself by being so much against the deal so early? >> you know, it's a good question. i'm not sure he's isolating himself quite as much, though, as frankly, i wish he were. i don't agree with the prime minister's statements. and i think he partly senses an american political opportunity, because he knows we're divided here at home and he's trying to influence the american debate. he also knows some countries like saudi arabia are nervous about any kind of relief for iran. on the other hand, you know, there ar